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Medal - Cretaquarium
| Location | Greece |
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| Weight | 12.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large relief depiction of a shark in the central field, shown in profile with open jaws revealing rows of teeth, surrounded by schools of smaller fish and underwater vegetation. The legend arcs along the upper rim in both Latin and Greek script, with the location inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | SHARKS ΚΑΡΧΑΡΙΕΣ CRETE GREECE |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the stylised Cretaquarium logo in the central field, composed of interlocking wave-like forms enclosing various marine creatures including fish, an octopus, a seahorse, and other sea life depicted in relief. The legend encircles the design along the outer rim in both Latin and Greek script, reading the institution name in both languages. |
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